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The Great Herbal of Leonhart Fuchs: De Historia Stirpium Commentarii Insignes, 1542 (Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants - Hardcover
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This beautifully illustrated two-volume set provides a facsimile of Fuchs's herbal (originally published in 1542 and reproduced here for the first time), together with a volume of in-depth interpretive commentary on its organization, content, influence, a biographical sketch of Fuchs, and a chronological listing of his published works. All 511 woodcuts of plants in the are identified with their modern botanical names. The commentary contains about 150 illustrations (100 in color) that include contemporary hand-colored figures from printed copies of the herbals and woodcuts produced under Fuchs's supervision for a projected elaboration of the original reference. Meyer is Botanist Emeritus of the U.S. National Arboretum. The late Emily Emmart Trueblood edited and translated the , a 16th-century Aztec herbal. The late John L. Heller was professor of classics at the U. of Illinois. Oversize: 9x12.50<">. -- Copyright © 2000 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR All rights reserved
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- PublisherStanford Univ Pr
- Publication date1999
- ISBN 10 0804716315
- ISBN 13 9780804716314
- BindingHardcover
- Edition number1
- Number of pages2
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THE GREAT HERBAL OF LEONHART FUCHS : DE HISTORIA STIRPIUM COMMENTARII INSIGNES, 1542 = NOTABLE COMMENTARIES ON THE HISTORY OF PLANTS [Two volumes]
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Book Description Hardcover. Quarto, Two volumes. In Very Good condition with a Good minus slipcase. Slipcase in cream cloth, tears to top and bottom edges of rear panel, smudging/shelf wear. Spines are grey with gold print on black banners. Boards quarter bound with grey cloth to spine and with cream cloth to boards. Slight wear to spines. CONTENTS: Vol. 1. Commentary (xxiv, 895 pages, b&w illustrations with color plates) - Vol. 2. Facsimile (895 pages, b&w). Note: Shelved in Locked Annex Area, ND-HV Section. [Oversized book(s). Additional postage necessary for expedited/international orders. Economy International shipping unavailable due to size/weight restrictions. For international/expedited customers, please inquire for rates]. 1372678. FP New Rockville Stock. Seller Inventory # 1372678
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The Great Herbal of Leonhart Fuchs - De historia stipium insignes 1542 - Notable Commentaries on the History of Plants (2 volume set in slipcase)
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 2 volume set in a slipcase. Oversize books. Rubbing to the spine of volume 1. Volume 1 is Commentary. Volume 2 is a facsimile of the herbal. Seller Inventory # 400730
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Book Description Hardcover. Condition: Fine. First Edition. Spine label rubbed. ; Folio; Complete inTWO VOLUMES, including slipcase, which is a bit soiled. Volume 1, commentary: xxiv, 895p. , illustrated, color plates, bibliography, index. Volume 2 facsimile: [30], 495, [3]p. , being a facsimile of the Latin text with plates in black & white. **With text and commentaries by Frederick G. Meyer, Emily Emmart Trueblood & John L. Heller. FREE STANDARD SHIPPING WITHIN THE UNITED STATES, otherwise shipping at cost. Seller Inventory # 47514
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